Khaleeq, aged 14, from Colliers Close, Goldsworth Park, carried Owain, two, and Reanne, four, from the blazing neighbouring house after a desperate plea from their mother Hayley Powell. Staff at Woking High School, where he is studying for his GCSEs, were so impressed that Khaleeq was put up for the annual prize. Little did he know his fearless rescue back in June would create such a fuss when Owain and Reanne were saved from the property which had filled with thick black smoke from an oven fire. Despite being a chronic asthma sufferer, Khaleeq rushed into the smoke filled house and rescued the frighten youngsters who were cowering in their bedroom Mrs Powell said: “Without Khaleeq I do not think they would be alive today. “There was just so much smoke — I could not even see two feet in front of me.” He was also praised by firemen called to fight the blaze. The keen footballer collected the Les Pescodd award (named after the late school governor and borough councillor) last Thursday in front of hundreds of fellow students and his proud parents. His father, Mr Khan said: “I am extremely proud of him — his actions have saved lives and that is something no one will ever forget.” Deputy headteacher Liz Kyriacou said: “This annual award is usually given to those who have completed good work in the community but this year we made an exception for Khaleeq’s amazing rescue.” The shield now has pride of place on Khaleeq’s bedroom wall.